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"闘牛場の中で牛に踏みにじられる方が、観客席や駐車場にいるよりも良い。"

Steven Pressfield

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It's more valuable to be actively involved in life, even if things go wrong, than to just watch from the sidelines. Imagine you want to learn how to ride a bike, but you’re scared of falling off. You could watch others ride all day, but you'll never learn that way. If you get on the bike and try, you might fall and get hurt, but you'll also learn and get better. Being in the "arena" means you're taking action and making an effort, even if it’s tough. On the other hand, people who just watch, like those in the stands or staying far away, miss the chance to improve and experience real growth. So, the best way to live fully is to try things, fail sometimes, and keep going, rather than avoiding challenges because of fear.

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Action Challenge Commitment Courage Effort Involvement Participation Perseverance Resilience Risk-taking
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